Texas House · District 66

Matt Shaheen

Republican

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Votes with the Republican Caucus chair 73% On 2,059 contested votes where both voted · 84% on all votes Votes with own party 91% Partisan rank: 75 of 147 in the House (tied with 4 others) Didn't vote at roll call 1% 58 of 4,235 roll calls · 21 of them excused

Statewide bills passed 6 80 sponsored · 6 became law · Rank 28 of 148 in the House (tied with 14 others) Local bills passed 0 0 sponsored · 0 became law

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More conservative than 78% of the Texas House.

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33rd most conservative of 147

On the November 3 ballot

Running for Texas House District 66.

Also on the ballot: Sandeep Srivastava (Democratic)

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Votes with the Republican Caucus chair

73%

Each tick is a current House member, by party; the dot is Matt Shaheen.

On 2,059 contested votes where both voted84% on all 3,961 votes where both voted

Votes with own party

91%

Each tick is a current House member, by party; the dot is Matt Shaheen.

On 1,015 party-line votesPartisan rank: 75 of 147 in the House (tied with 4 others)74 House members vote with their party more often

Bills

The bills Matt Shaheen sponsored this term and how far they got. Co-sponsors aren’t counted.

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Bills: Matt Shaheen
	Statewide	Local
Sponsored	80	0
Passed both chambers	6	0
Became law	6	0
Vetoed by the Governor	0	0

Rank by statewide bills passed: Rank 28 of 148 in the House (tied with 14 others) · 25 of 86 Republicans (tied with 12 others)

A bill's sponsor is its primary author, the first name on it; joint authors and coauthors aren't counted.

Bills that passed both chambers

Bills that passed both chambers: Matt Shaheen
Bill	Type	Result	Final action
HB 18 (89(2)) A restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and the making of certain political expenditures by a member of the legislature and certain…	Statewide	Became law	Sept. 17, 2025
HB 541 Provision of direct patient care by physicians and health care practitioners	Statewide	Became law	June 20, 2025
HB 5115 Penalty for the crime of election fraud; increasing a criminal penalty	Statewide	Became law	June 20, 2025
HB 493 Ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher	Statewide	Became law	June 20, 2025
HB 1106 Definitions of child abuse and neglect	Statewide	Became law	June 20, 2025
HB 1024 Execution of a warrant issued for certain releasees who violate a condition of parole or mandatory supervision related to the electronic monitoring of the…	Statewide	Became law	June 20, 2025

Budget projects

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Contested votes where they split

553 against the Republican Caucus chair; 459 against most of their party.

Contested votes where they split: Matt Shaheen
Date	Bill and motion	Their vote	Republican Caucus Chair	Most of their party
Sept. 3, 2025	SB 1: Campground and youth camp safety Motion to Table	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Sept. 3, 2025	HB 8: Public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and… Motion	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Sept. 2, 2025	HB 18: Making to or acceptance of political contributions by, and the making of political expenditures by, a member of the legislature during certain absences from… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
Sept. 2, 2025	HB 18: Making to or acceptance of political contributions by, and the making of political expenditures by, a member of the legislature during certain absences from… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Aug. 20, 2025	HB 4: Composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
June 1, 2025	SB 2024: A prohibition on marketing, advertising, or selling certain e-cigarette products; creating a criminal offense Conference Committee Report	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
June 1, 2025	SB 2753: Integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related… Conference Committee Report	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
June 1, 2025	HR 1519: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 705 Adoption	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
June 1, 2025	SB 268: Procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners Conference Committee Report	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
June 1, 2025	SB 2900: A review of certain advisory entities under the jurisdiction of the comptroller of public accounts and to the repeal or redesignation of certain of those… Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 1, 2025	SB 15: Size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 1, 2025	SB 1405: Increasing access to and reducing taxation of Internet services Conference Committee Report	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
June 1, 2025	HB 2885: Allowing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to call for a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages Conference Committee Report	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 31, 2025	HB 145: Risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service; providing an administrative penalty Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 31, 2025	SB 763: Standard permits for certain concrete plants Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 31, 2025	SB 457: Regulation of certain nursing facilities, including licensing requirements and Medicaid participation and reimbursement requirements Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	SB 1198: Designation of spaceports as critical infrastructure facilities for purposes of criminal and civil liability Conference Committee Report	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 30, 2025	HB 2525: Exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization that is engaged in providing housing and related facilities and… Concur	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 30, 2025	HB 3848: Electronic submission of inspection reports and filing fees for the inspection of elevators, escalators, and related equipment Concur	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 30, 2025	HB 3333: A restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain stream segments, stream assessment units, and drainage areas Concur	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 30, 2025	HB 3697: Text on an application for a ballot to be voted by mail and other balloting materials Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 2854: Required approval of certain hospital visits as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision for certain releasees and to the hospital's… Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 4144: Supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 5658: Creation of the Craver Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees… Concur	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 5666: Creation of the Fenske Road Municipal Utility District of Harris County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds… Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 30, 2025	HB 252: Payment of employment compensation by certain state agencies Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 5509: Suspension or revocation of a hotel's certificate of occupancy by a municipality for suspected human trafficking Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 4464: Provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain Texas Task Force 1 members and intrastate fire mutual aid system team and regional incident… Concur	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 30, 2025	HB 3619: Rights and liabilities of the owner of the surface estate of the tract of land on which a well to be plugged or replugged by the Railroad Commission of Texas… Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 117: Establishment of the governor's task force on the governance of early childhood education and care Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 3000: A grant program to provide financial assistance to qualified ambulance service providers in certain rural counties Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 149: Regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	HB 4749: Reconstitution of the petit jury wheel and grand juror and petit juror qualifications in certain counties Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	SB 2155: Regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the… Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	HB 4751: Establishment and administration of the Texas Quantum Initiative Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	HB 5616: Texas presidential library promotion program and fund Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	HB 126: Compensation and professional representation of prospective student athletes and student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at… Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	HB 3963: An early childhood integrated data system Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	HB 1211: Tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and… Concur	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 29, 2025	HB 5680: Creation of the Bayou Belle Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing… Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	HB 5696: Creation of The Reserve Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	HB 3133: User reports of explicit deep fake material on social media platforms Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	HB 24: Procedures for changes to a zoning regulation or district boundary Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 5671: Election of directors for and the authority to issue bonds of the Johnson County Special Utility District Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 5247: An alternative capital recovery process for certain utilities Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 43: Texas Agricultural Finance Authority and certain programs administered by the authority Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 3689: Funding of excess losses and operating expenses of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; authorizing an assessment; authorizing a surcharge Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 4488: Creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the… Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 4903: Establishment of the Quad-Agency Child Care Initiative and the Quad-Agency Child Care Initiative Commission Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 5659: Procedural requirements applicable to certain water-related transactions involving the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 5081: Protection of personal identifying information of certain persons in the judicial system; creating criminal offenses Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 1500: Continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources, including the composition of the governing body of the department Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 4264: Creation of a grant program for certain peace officers who hold a master proficiency certificate Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 2818: Artificial intelligence division within the Department of Information Resources Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 4520: Requirements for certain funding of aviation facilities and projects Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 851: Determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of certain property owners for which the owner is receiving certain ad valorem tax benefits Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 5154: Joint Admission Medical Program Council Concur	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 28, 2025	HB 5033: Authority of this state to implement a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program Concur	Nay	Not voting	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 3463: Prosecution of the offense of theft of service Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 3250: Regulation of real estate appraisers and appraisal management companies Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 163: Possession and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by certain entities Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 1237: Renewal by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of certain expired occupational licenses and registrations Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 171: Certificate of medical examination for chemical dependency and the duration of court-ordered treatment for a person with a chemical dependency Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 2712: Test years used for ratemaking purposes by certain water and sewer utilities Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 5323: Creation of the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 107: Establishment of the sickle cell disease registry Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 1400: A study on measurable outcomes for certain transfer students for performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 30: Recovery of health care-related damages in certain civil actions Passage / Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 28, 2025	SB 1567: Authority of home-rule municipalities to regulate the occupancy of dwelling units Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 2807: Considerations when determining whether an operator of a motor vehicle is an employee of a motor carrier or an independent contractor Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 66: A study on authorizing a supporter under a supported decision-making agreement to assist an adult with a disability with legal proceedings Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Not voting	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 2900: A review of certain advisory entities under the jurisdiction of the comptroller of public accounts and to the repeal or redesignation of certain of those… Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 865: Instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators and to a cardiac emergency response plan for certain school… Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 1307: A biennial health coverage reference guide developed by the Texas Department of Insurance Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	SB 457: Regulation of certain nursing facilities, including licensing requirements and Medicaid participation and reimbursement requirements Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 2206: A franchise tax credit for, and the application of sales and use taxes to, certain research and development expenses Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 1055: Permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 918: Licensing and regulation of orthotists and prosthetists Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 705: Air conditioning and refrigeration contractors advisory board Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 2477: Certain municipal regulation of conversion of certain office buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 1923: Modification of certain orders providing for the support of a child Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 748: Regulation of laser hair removal Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 790: Procedure for resolving certain customer complaints before the Public Utility Commission of Texas Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 15: Size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HCR 157: Designating Rockport as the official Redfish Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035 Adoption	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HCR 155: Designating San Antonio as Military City Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035 Adoption	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 28, 2025	HCR 153: Designating Pearsall as the official Lineman Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035 Adoption	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HCR 148: Designating Bridge City as the official Corn Dog Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035 Adoption	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 27, 2025	SB 268: Procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	SB 268: Procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 66: A study on authorizing a supporter under a supported decision-making agreement to assist an adult with a disability with legal proceedings Second Reading	Nay	Not voting	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 2501: Selection of an attorney by an indigent parent as attorney ad litem for the parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 857: Authorized removal of certain motor vehicles Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 1243: Dissolution of a public utility agency Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 1946: Creation of a family violence criminal homicide prevention task force Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	SB 3039: Transfer of students in public higher education Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 974: Eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district; creating a criminal offense Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	SB 974: Eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district; creating a criminal offense Motion to Reconsider	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 2431: Requiring foreign language credit opportunities for students enrolled in study abroad components or programs offered by certain institutions of higher… Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	SB 2900: A review of certain advisory entities under the jurisdiction of the comptroller of public accounts and to the repeal or redesignation of certain of those… Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 763: Standard permits for certain concrete plants Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 2972: Expressive activities at public institutions of higher education Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 2615: Restricting telework for employees of public institutions of higher education Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 1307: A biennial health coverage reference guide developed by the Texas Department of Insurance Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	SB 1610: Sexually violent predators, to the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by sexually violent predators and other… Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 2337: Regulation of the provision of proxy advisory services Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 27, 2025	SB 457: Regulation of certain nursing facilities, including licensing requirements and Medicaid participation and reimbursement requirements Second Reading	Nay	Not voting	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 2206: A franchise tax credit for, and the application of sales and use taxes to, certain research and development expenses Second Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 1055: Permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District Second Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 27, 2025	SB 918: Licensing and regulation of orthotists and prosthetists Second Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 27, 2025	SB 705: Air conditioning and refrigeration contractors advisory board Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 1137: Group home consultant referrals; creating a criminal offense Second Reading	Nay	Not voting	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 790: Procedure for resolving certain customer complaints before the Public Utility Commission of Texas Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 800: A public institution of higher education's orientation on the institution's sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking policy Second Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 800: A public institution of higher education's orientation on the institution's sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking policy Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 15: Size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee Second Reading	Nay	Not voting	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 15: Size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 27, 2025	SB 15: Size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 441: Civil liability for the production, solicitation, disclosure, or promotion of artificial intimate visual material Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 27, 2025	SB 1032: Eligibility of postsecondary educational institutions to participate in the governor's university research initiative Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 546: Seat belts on buses that transport children Passage / Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 27, 2025	SB 1191: Development of a standard method of computing a student's high school grade point average Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Not voting	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 1663: Notification procedures concerning groundwater contamination Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 785: Regulation of new HUD-code manufactured housing Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 1534: A study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding health physics education in this state Passage / Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 57: Provisions and plans by public schools to ensure the safety of individuals with disabilities or impairments during a mandatory school drill or a disaster or… Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 2177: Creation of a grant program to assist local law enforcement agencies in solving violent and sexual offenses Motion	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 26, 2025	SB 2703: Authority of a municipality or county to regulate condominiums Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 26, 2025	SB 1400: A study on measurable outcomes for certain transfer students for performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program Second Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 1032: Eligibility of postsecondary educational institutions to participate in the governor's university research initiative Second Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 26, 2025	SB 2024: A prohibition on marketing, advertising, or selling certain e-cigarette products; creating a criminal offense Motion to Table	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 26, 2025	SB 1663: Notification procedures concerning groundwater contamination Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 785: Regulation of new HUD-code manufactured housing Second Reading	Nay	Not voting	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 785: Regulation of new HUD-code manufactured housing Amendment	Nay	Not voting	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 1567: Authority of home-rule municipalities to regulate the occupancy of dwelling units Second Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 1534: A study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding health physics education in this state Second Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 26, 2025	SB 2075: Establishment, powers and duties, terms, and governance of certain advisory bodies for programs administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Second Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 241: Prohibitions on camping in a public place Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 30: Recovery of health care-related damages in certain civil actions Second Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 26, 2025	SB 30: Recovery of health care-related damages in certain civil actions Motion to Table	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 26, 2025	SB 30: Recovery of health care-related damages in certain civil actions Motion to Table	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 26, 2025	SB 30: Recovery of health care-related damages in certain civil actions Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 26, 2025	SB 2878: Operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security… Amendment	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 3059: Preservation, maintenance, restoration, and protection of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Alamo Commission Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 26, 2025	SB 3059: Preservation, maintenance, restoration, and protection of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Alamo Commission Motion to Table	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 26, 2025	SB 441: Civil liability for the production, solicitation, disclosure, or promotion of artificial intimate visual material Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 6: Planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 26, 2025	SB 22: Texas moving image industry incentive program and the establishment and funding of the Texas moving image industry incentive fund Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 25, 2025	SB 22: Texas moving image industry incentive program and the establishment and funding of the Texas moving image industry incentive fund Second Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 25, 2025	SB 22: Texas moving image industry incentive program and the establishment and funding of the Texas moving image industry incentive fund Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 25, 2025	SB 3070: Abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo… Second Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 25, 2025	SB 3070: Abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 25, 2025	SB 25: Health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 25, 2025	SB 25: Health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and… Amendment	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 25, 2025	SB 25: Health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 25, 2025	SJR 59: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State… Adoption	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 24, 2025	SB 8: Agreements between sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 23, 2025	HB 4783: A report on governmental opioid antagonist programs to reverse and prevent opioid overdoses Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 23, 2025	HB 148: Qualification of candidates for, and the training and education of members of, the board of directors of an appraisal district Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 23, 2025	HB 2775: Composition of the I-27 Advisory Committee Concur	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 23, 2025	HB 1318: A certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 23, 2025	SB 38: Eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises Motion to Table	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 23, 2025	SB 2137: Allocation of low income housing tax credits Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 23, 2025	SB 777: Compensation and employment condition standards by municipal charter or collective bargaining agreement and to impasse resolution in collective bargaining… Second Reading	Nay	Not voting	Yea (split)
May 23, 2025	SB 2778: Amount of an expenditure that may be paid by an emergency services district employee without board approval Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 23, 2025	SB 1353: Licensing and regulation of pilots in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district located in Cameron County Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 23, 2025	SB 2569: Reporting requirement for certain law enforcement agencies regarding the agencies' use or operation of an unmanned aircraft Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 23, 2025	SB 1939: Ship channel improvement revolving fund Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 23, 2025	SB 2129: Operation of vehicles at railroad grade crossings; increasing a criminal penalty Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 23, 2025	SB 2778: Amount of an expenditure that may be paid by an emergency services district employee without board approval Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 23, 2025	SB 2778: Amount of an expenditure that may be paid by an emergency services district employee without board approval Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 23, 2025	SB 1254: Regulation of professional employer organizations Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 23, 2025	SB 1036: Regulation of residential solar retail transactions; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 23, 2025	SB 1171: Compensation, leave, and physical fitness programs and standards for certain employees of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice… Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 22, 2025	SB 3: Regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and hemp beverages and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 22, 2025	SB 1353: Licensing and regulation of pilots in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district located in Cameron County Second Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 22, 2025	SB 2569: Reporting requirement for certain law enforcement agencies regarding the agencies' use or operation of an unmanned aircraft Second Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 22, 2025	SB 1939: Ship channel improvement revolving fund Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 22, 2025	SB 1574: A centers of excellence program developed by the Texas Judicial Council for certain justices and judges Second Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 22, 2025	SB 2129: Operation of vehicles at railroad grade crossings; increasing a criminal penalty Second Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 22, 2025	SB 1470: Requiring the Department of Public Safety to share data for the purpose of maintaining the statewide voter registration list Second Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 22, 2025	SB 2268: Loans and grants awarded from the Texas energy fund Second Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 22, 2025	SB 1401: Creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Second Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
May 22, 2025	SB 1036: Regulation of residential solar retail transactions; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 22, 2025	SB 3031: Punishment for the offense of aggravated assault Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 22, 2025	SB 2581: Repeal of a provision governing the operation of jail commissaries in certain counties Passage / Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 22, 2025	SB 243: Regulation of migrant labor housing facilities; changing the amount of a civil penalty Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 22, 2025	SB 1948: Regulation of fire prevention standards for certain agricultural facilities Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 21, 2025	SB 3031: Punishment for the offense of aggravated assault Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 21, 2025	SB 650: Requiring the use of electronically readable information to verify a purchaser's age in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages Second Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 21, 2025	SB 243: Regulation of migrant labor housing facilities; changing the amount of a civil penalty Second Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 21, 2025	SB 243: Regulation of migrant labor housing facilities; changing the amount of a civil penalty Motion to Table	Yea	Nay (split)	—
May 21, 2025	SB 1371: Operation of certain metropolitan transit authorities Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 21, 2025	SB 739: Definition of authorized peace officer for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain… Passage / Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 21, 2025	SB 1261: Financing of water supply projects included in the state water plan; authorizing the issuance of obligations Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 21, 2025	SB 1255: Regulation of mold assessors and remediators Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 21, 2025	SB 971: Definition of a rural political subdivision for purposes of the Texas Water Assistance Program Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 21, 2025	SB 1184: Age of wine authorized to be sold by a wine collection seller Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 21, 2025	SB 670: Patient authorization to access certain investigational sun protection products Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 21, 2025	SB 2037: Permit application review and contested case procedures for environmental permits involving a project to construct or modify a liquefied natural gas export… Passage / Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea

These are the 200 most recent of 809. The voting record below lists them all.

Every roll call

How Matt Shaheen voted on each of the 4,235 floor roll calls while in office, newest first.

Every roll call: Matt Shaheen
Date	Vote	Their vote	Most of their party	Republican Caucus Chair	Yeas–nays
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Contact, committees and caucuses

Contact

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Email: matt.shaheen@house.texas.gov
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Committees

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Higher Education
Sunset Advisory Commission

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